Marc Goris
About Marc Goris
Marc Goris serves as the Head of Legal & Compliance EMEA at Tennant Company since 2020, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Nokia, Siemens, and Euler Hermes. He holds a Master of Laws from Catholic University of Louvain and has a background in business and managerial economics.
Work at Tennant
Marc Goris has served as the Head of Legal & Compliance EMEA at Tennant Company since 2020. In this role, he oversees legal and compliance matters for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. His responsibilities include ensuring adherence to legal standards and regulations, as well as managing compliance initiatives within the organization. Goris is based in the Antwerp Area, Belgium, where he has contributed to the company's operational integrity and risk management strategies.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Prior to his current role, Marc Goris worked at Nokia in various capacities. He was a Senior Transformation Manager from 2017 to 2019, focusing on organizational improvements. Before that, he served as Legal Director and Senior Commercial & Ethics/Compliance Lawyer from 2008 to 2016. In these positions, he managed legal affairs and compliance issues, while also serving as a board member and part of the country management team for Nokia's Belgian and Dutch subsidiary.
Career Background
Marc Goris has a diverse career spanning several industries. He began his professional journey at Euler Hermes, where he worked for nine years in early career roles from 1989 to 1998. He then transitioned to Siemens as a Finance Manager from 1998 to 2007, where he managed financial operations. His experience also includes working as a Senior Auditor and Transformation Manager, focusing on worldwide organizational improvement programs.
Education and Expertise
Marc Goris holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the Catholic University of Louvain, where he studied from 1984 to 1989. He also studied Business/Managerial Economics at VLEKHO Business School Brussel for one year from 1992 to 1993. His educational background supports his expertise in legal and compliance matters, as well as finance and managerial roles. Goris has demonstrated proficiency in leading local and distributed teams across various regions.